THODUPUZHA: Accused in POCSO case brutally attacked a policeman while trying to escape from police custody. The incident took place in Thodupuzha on Tuesday evening. The policeman's tooth was broken in the attack. The accused who tried to run away was caught by the police.

Abhijith, the accused was arrested last day for molesting a 15-year-old girl. The incident took place when the accused was brought to a hotel to have food after being produced before the magistrate. The police had taken off the handcuffs of the accused so that he could eat. At this time, the accused tried to run away after punching the policeman in the face.

The policeman, whose tooth was broken in the attack, sought treatment at the hospital. Another case has been registered against Abhijith for assaulting the policeman and trying to escape from custody.